AddressJob no: 0052633
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Department: Advancement, Communications and Marketing
Salary: UOM 6 – $96,459-$104,413 p.a. plus 17% super
- Lead end-to-end events program
- Drive event strategy success and stakeholder satisfaction
- Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment!
About the Role
This presents an exciting opportunity for an experienced Event Coordinator to join the Strategic Communications team's mission to deliver integrated communications and stakeholder engagement of the highest standard. In this role, you will have the chance to combine your strategic vision, stakeholder management skills, and event planning expertise to develop and execute an annual program of priority events, which is a key pillar of the faculty’s reputational and relationship goals.
You will be responsible for managing the end-to-end events lifecycle, leading a range of virtual, in-person, and hybrid events to help achieve the faculty’s and University’s strategic objectives. As a significant contributor, you will ensure successful alignment between the faculty’s communication and organisational objectives, ultimately driving event strategy success and stakeholder satisfaction.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Develop the Faculty of Science’s annual priority events program, including ideas development and writing strategic events proposals and evaluations.
- Lead end-to-end delivery of events, this includes planning, budgeting, coordinating, promoting, delivering, evaluating and reporting.
- Work closely with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure all audiences are considered and event content is leveraged across all channels.
- Ensure events are delivered on time, within assigned budget to meet the strategic objectives of the division and the institution.
Who we are looking for
We’re looking for a creative thinker with an eye for detail, a commitment to excellence in event strategy, and a passion for helping people have a good time. You should have strong written and communication skills, high-level organisational abilities, and effective time management. The ability to work under pressure, prioritise workloads, and build and maintain collaborative relationships are essential for this role.
You will also have:
- Proven experience in coordinating the delivery of a broad range of events, including complex high-profile public events.
- Commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for all audiences and stakeholders.
- Proven ability to coordinate and direct service providers and external contractors to meet deliverables.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your new team – Advancement, Communications and Marketing
Led by the Vice-President (Advancement, Communications and Marketing). Advancement works with colleagues across the University and its affiliates to facilitate mutually beneficial relationships between the University and its alumni, friends and benefactors. Communications and Marketing formulates and leads strategies in support of the University of Melbourne’s overarching strategic plan, Advancing Melbourne.
What we offer you!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page!
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Ivanka Yan via email at **********@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the contact details listed on the Position Description.
Applications close: Monday 3 June 2024 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)
Please note that in the event of sourcing a suitable candidate, the closing date for applications may be brought forward, and the job vacancy may be closed. Therefore, we encourage interested individuals to submit their applications promptly.
Position Description: 0052633 Events Coordinator PD 10 May (1).pdf
